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The Image of Utter Destruction
Commentators explain that 'swallowed us up alive' (or 'quick') is a terrifyingly literal image. It alludes to events like the earth swallowing Korah in Numbers 16 or a predator devouring its prey whole. This emphasizes the sudden, complete, and horrifying destruction that was imminent without God's direct intervention.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 124:3
18th Century
Theologian
Then they had swallowed us up quick — There was no other help, and ruin—utter ruin—would have soon come upon us. The word 'quick' here means…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 124:3
19th Century
Bishop
Then. —Critics disagree regarding both the form and meaning of the word—whether it is an archaism or an Aramaism, expressing t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 124:3
19th Century
Preacher
When their wrath was kindled against us:
If God had not committed to caring for his people, they would all have perished. And that …
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John Gill
On Psalms 124:3
17th Century
Pastor
Then they had swallowed us up quick
Or "alive"; as the earth swallowed up Korah and his company; or as the fish swal…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 124:1–5
17th Century
Minister
God allows the enemies of His people sometimes to prevail greatly against them, so that His power may be more clearly seen in their deliverance. Ha…